Vijay Seshadri: Poetry Glossary

Vijay Seshadri: Poetry Glossary

Retentive

For someone to be able to remember or retain certain information.

Empress

A woman who has aquired the right to rule an empire.

Subatomic

Something that is smaller than an atom, or within an atom.

Parentage

The identification of one's parents; mother and father.

Rotgut

An alcoholic beverage which is very cheap.

Percodan

A substance used for relieving pain both physical and mental.

Incredulity

A state of disbelief.

Bungalow

A house similar to a hut.

Self-intubation

A process of which a tube is inserted into one's mouth by oneself in order to maintain breathing and thus life.

Swain

An extremely young man who is in love.

Ox-eye daisy

A type of flower which is yellow and is grown in North America.

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